Former CBN Deputy Governor Prof. Kingsley Moghalu says Nigeria’s inability to defeat terrorism stems from the absence of a shared national identity.
Moghalu, President of the African School of Governance, argued on Monday that the country has failed to forge a common political, civic, ethnic and historical identity needed to unite citizens against security threats.
“Nigeria’s failure to overcome terrorism is driven by the failure to be a nation. We do not regard our problem as a common problem,” he said.
According to him, terrorism persists because many Nigerians do not see insecurity as a collective challenge requiring a united response.
He noted that countries facing external threats mobilize effectively when citizens share a strong sense of nationhood and purpose.
Moghalu added that internal divisions have weakened efforts to confront violent extremist groups.
He also cited recurring allegations of collusion between security personnel and terrorists as evidence of deeper structural problems.
Nigeria has battled insurgency, banditry and kidnapping for over a decade, mainly in the North-East and North-West.
The former presidential candidate said addressing the crisis will require more than military action. He stressed the need for stronger institutions, national cohesion and inclusive governance.
Moghalu Blames Nigeria’s Terrorism Crisis On ‘Failure of Nationhood’
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